Need a smile? See what books left us laughing out loud, including:
Most of the books we discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using OverDrive or Libby. All you need is your Mentor Public Library card.
The US Civil War occurred during a technological revolution. The armies relied on tried-and-true means for communication (flag movements, bugle calls, and the spoken word), as well as revolutionary new technology (hot-air balloons and telegraphs.)
Ranger Amanda Cox from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site explains how the armies gathered and shared intelligence while on the field.
Our Civil War series continues next month at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Ranger David Lintern will discuss a Union General with Lake County ties. We will be meeting in person at our Main Branch! We look forward to seeing you here. Registration is required, and you can sign up on our website.
Finally, if you’re interested in Civil War history, several talks in our series can be viewed online in their entirety, including:
MPL Librarian Ariel Johnson and Mentor High School Student Technology Leader Steven Dohm introduce you to databases and apps that can help students of all ages when they return back to school.
All of them are free to use with their library card or have a freemium version.
The resources they talk about include:
Join us next month for another Appy Hour! The next session will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. And for more on our digital services and databases, check out our Digital Spotlight.
Research your family history with our new Back to Your Roots Genealogy Club at our Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch.
Our Back to Your Roots Genealogy Club is back, and it’s open to anyone who’s curious about their family history.
We’ll be meeting in person at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at our newly renovated Lake Branch. You can share tips on researching your genealogy, exchange information, and talk shop. All levels of genealogy expertise are welcome.
You can RSVP on our website or by calling us at (440) 257-2512.
By the way, did you know that your library card gives you access to not one, not two, not three, but four different genealogy websites? For free.
They are:
You don’t need to know much to get started on our databases—a name, somewhere that person lived and it helps to know his or her approximate birth year. And, frankly, if you don’t know your great-grandfather or great-great-mother’s birth year, it usually only takes a single search to find out.
These databases search through millions of public records: census and immigration information, birth/marriage/death certificates, and more. Not only can you view these documents, but you can email them to yourself and your family members.
Give them a look, and share what you find at our Back to Your Roots Genealogy Club!
Frankly, there are several literary awards out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to remember which award is for what. Our librarians Cailey and Meg talk about the different awards for teen literature and share some of their favorite recent award winners, including:
Most of the books they discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using OverDrive or Libby. All you need is your Mentor Public Library card.